Getting the Alaska Homestead ready for spring time

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@northidahodreaming5657]

Love it....Live FREE

[@jrbailey3208]

Hey there from the Oil Patch in Central Wyoming y'all!! I'd choose the same Turkey Wire you use for your perimeter fencing, as the 'ceiling' material: it'd need a few more 6x6's in the middle for support, but it'd last for near two decades before you'd need to replace it. Further, though initially cost outlay would probably require about half a fifth of good bourbon to calm down after paying for everything, but I'd seriously consider buying a 2,000 or 3,000 gallon propane tank to install. You could 'carriage' it to be 'mobile', or buy a good used 'refill' Propane Truck with up to a 5,000-8,000 lbs capacity, and simply drive it onto and off of the transport vessel every 3-5 YEARS for a refill. Neither of you are getting any younger, and after all the injuries and health issues you've had, with each passing year, your bodies will complain ever moreso. Further, with the larger tank, you could move up to a bigger Cummins, or Deutz, other quality heavy duty generator 8k-12k sustained use. Yeah, I know I'm talking big dollars, but the fact is that you two have invested so much time, money, hard work, love, blood, sweat and tears into your place, you should be able to stay there until your late 70's before having to consider moving to Juneau for easier living. I'm still having to hitchhike and get rides from neighbors, but I'm on SSI after injuring my spine last May. Haven't been able to work since then, sold 80% of what I had left to sell, and had only $20 in the bank, when the first SSI check showed up. Couldn't get a ride to town (or didn't feel good enough to go, until end of the first week of February, when the second SSI check showed up: wasn't sure if one would), so was finally able to deposit both last week. Anywho, whenever I can get a ride to town again, I'll finally be able to buy some cat litter...had none for nearly 3 months now...hand scooping using CC dustpans and scoops. Got a Medicare card with the first check, so after I get paperwork to protect my house, I hope to see a heart doc again, maybe a spinal doc to I hope. Furry kids ( all 24 of them ) now have reg food, and are doing well....I hear a LOT of 'No's' online when I ask if anyone needs a kitty....praise God for the SSI checks and Sam's Club (they ship kitty food to my house). Good to see your furry kids are doing well, and both of you are good. I'd still recommend you get some Silver Applyard ducks this year, they lay year round and the eggs are bigger and better! Take care both of you! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central Wyoming

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I’m glad the checks are starting to come in now. You have e to take good care of throes fur babies. Funny things my wife and I were talking about ducks this afternoon.

[@suewalters9822]

I left my dog in my running car once when I took treats to my sons school and she jumped up excited to see me come back and hit the door lock. I had to call my husband from his work to unlock it! Your trips to town are so fun. Glad you could spend Moms birthday with her. Its crazy to think spring will be here in 37 days!! We have had an unusual winter in Minnesota, not much snow and warmer temperatures. Looks like your snow is mostly gone. I love your Iraqi prayer stone, thank you for your service Brian. Have a great Super Bowl Sunday, stay safe, have a good week.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂 yeah my wife keeps a extra key in her bags just for that reason.

[@dstevenpaisley]

Yup Been their done that.know I always leave the window down some

[@oldandfound1]

From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. I was in VN in 65-66. Seems like any of the galvanized chicken wire would melt in your atmosphere. Your deer netting is inexpensive, won't melt, light weight, just vulnerable to snow load., Maybe install some tactical cordage rafters on the open spans. Bless you folks.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you for your service. You guys didn’t get the homecoming that we did.

[@PatriotUpNorth]

Fun to watch your daily routine. Thank you for your service from all of us in America! 🇺🇸 ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Glad you enjoy it! Have a great week.

[@DewDropInHomestead]

Great idea on the water separator!! And yes, thank you very much for your service sir!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Hello from Cape Cod Massachusetts. Good to see you both today. Won’t be long now and we all can think about spring and what we will be planting this season. I love the sound of the waves crashing into the shore. Beautiful place you have there. Thanks for sharing. Take care❤️

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hi Charlene, we can’t wait until spring is here.

[@Johnrobertson40351]

That makes 2 fans from Cape Cod. 😊

[@charlenegrady8781]

@@Johnrobertson40351 👍

[@sw9495]

Chicken 🐔 🐥 pen with netting looks great . We enjoy following your adventures Brian & Diane ! Blessings ✨️ to You Both ⚓️🛟⚓️

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks so much

[@maryalice8507]

Lol, skipper made me jump when he came out. I wasn’t expecting it. Guess that’s his dog cave. Have a Great week and thanks for sharing.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

He kind of spoiled me too when I was editing the video. 😂 glad it was him and not a bear🤣

[@jewels7832]

Your tokens from Iraq were pretty cool. I have a few coins from there. My cousin served over there also. 😊

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I tip my hat 🎩 to your cousin.

[@bigal7125]

I was in Iraq on Camp Anaconda (JBB Balad) in '07 and again in 2011 as a private contractor. I had Iraqi money and Kuwait money, and other odds and ends. All of it got burned in a house fire we had in 2017. I went 6 weeks without seeing a cloud, that's 42 days. When I DID see a cloud, it rained mud, no joke.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I was in Balad for awhile. On the other side of the FOB at CJSOTF.

[@jim6390]

Happy birthday to Dianna s mom

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you

[@davidstoddard9160]

I noticed at above your entrance to your shelter for equipment, that there was some rips in the tent and I was thinking if you had more canvas or like material you could glue a wide enough material to stop the rips from going any further. If you did it before the tears get longer, it would be a very cheap fix .

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hopefully I’ll be parking the tractor in the barn pretty soon.

[@marianfrances4959]

Thank you for your service! I admire your location and the challenges you both rise to. 👍😎🇨🇦

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Much appreciated👍

[@garylcampbell9964]

Thanks stay safe .

[@onthego9825]

Thank You for your Service Brian!!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It was my pleasure

[@martna1]

Thank you for your service!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Much appreciated

[@rabiabaloch6111]

Hi .. Please show full clip of removing snow from the truck.. 🛻 thanks

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Next time.

[@rabiabaloch6111]

thanks@@AnAlaskaHomestead

[@robinmoore5181]

😊great time watching, thanks.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@katiebee6216]

Always have enjoyed the sounds of the waves. Thanks for bringing us along. I didn’t realize you were in Iraq about the same time frame as our boys.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes I was there 04-05 and 06-07 then Afghanistan 09-10

[@madmac4185]

Awesome fowl fixings. Remember to stay warm. While you all are staying free out & way over there. Thx for the journey. From your UpState New York homies ;- ]

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@russellwatters5891]

Thank you for sharing your service sir! I'm wondering if commercial fishermen's netting couldn't be useful, it'd probably last longer. The harbor looked alittle sketchy going in, but obviously ya'll made it out alright...lol 😂😅 Love ya'll ❤️

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes I have a friend who has some senie netting.

[@russellwatters5891]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead That's the stuff...lol

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

More good maintenance for everything, especially the chickens! Do you still get eggs from them? Happy Superbowl Sunday B! Thanks for sharing.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We are getting about three eggs a day now. So almost half of them are laying again.

[@PaulThomasHarris]

I’m not a KZbin expert but water in the fuel can be caused by the ethanol in the fuel, this can happen in days try using fuel conditioner every fill up. This is a costly addition but will save on down time. You want to treat your fuel supply this way you don’t forget when you’re done with your work when you’re exhausted and procrastinating till the next day never happens.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah I ad stabilizer to all the fuel.

[@Julie-g3u]

G.day Brian & Diana how's the chicken coop & what about that stranger in shed. I love the boat. Pity that you didn't vid yr shopping, Would have loved to have seen that. Can't believe that snow over at the Marine. Stay safe cheers NZ

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The squirrel seems to have left the area, thankfully. I’ll try to film the shopping one of these days.

[@offgridhomesteadingmcgarve1494]

Little slushy…… We going to be ok? I hope so….😂 That would have freaked me out for sure. Have you ever ran into that before? I like that little water separating system. To bad you can’t throw it like casting your fish netting. That would be cool.😂 3 years is not to bad. Have a wonderful week you two..!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ha I love breaking through the ice. Well as long as it isn’t too think😂 Hope all is well with you.

[@shelhenderson7008]

Just watching your watch dog in the background since you pointed him out in last video. Love it!!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah, he’s my little buddy

[@Cantsaydog]

First of all thank you for your service sir and what a beautiful place you have holy smokers that is awesome👍✊🇺🇸

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you kindly

[@juliepeeks4184]

Thank you for your service, always something to do on the homestead!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Always😂👍

[@myidahohomestead.7123]

I'm jealous even on your bad days, other than cutting firewood. Had to do that all my life. I've never found the enjoyment in it other people do.

[@jaytowne8016]

I like your water separator attachment for your generator. That's a nice looking system.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou Brian and Diana , I appreciate your hard work ,providing excellent content .😊

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Our pleasure. Always good to hear from you.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

I noticed the bottle of Stabil on the ground by the generators. Have you ever tried Stabil 360 Marine? It is designed for high humidity environments.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Interesting I have some. I’ll give that a shoot.

[@AlmostHomestead]

Hats off to you guys for all the work it takes to haul stuff to and from the island. Especially in the snow. Cool to see mementos from your time in Iraq. I forgot to take my bird netting down this year and the snow did it for me. Luckily it didn't rip it up. Take care you two.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey Jay. Hope all is well with you two.

[@remoteandrestless]

Nice week. Glad you had a reasonable break in the weather

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We are getting some great weather right now. Love it.

[@remoteandrestless]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead it is the miserable weather that makes the great weather so amazing

[@Forresthawk33]

Great to see you all again! Greetings from Oklahoma blessings to you all this new year☮️💟🪶and thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you. Have a great week.

[@jaydwelley8043]

Thank you for your service, Love the vids. keep them coming.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Much appreciated

[@ernesthallett8003]

Another great video. ALL THE BEST…

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Many thanks!

[@dhornsbycultus]

Good to see you both. Neat boat handling in the harbor, and slushy trail, too!! Fixing things around the homestead is becoming a daily adventure. Stay warm and safe, looking forward to the next video.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

There’s always something going on. Luckily that water filter is working out pretty good. I am surprised how much water it’s collecting.

[@IzzaMeanCat]

Good to see y'all trying to behave and not get too wild in those balmy temperatures. 😂👋🙏✌️🐾🐾🇱🇷

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂🤣😂 we try

[@McMovesdotcom]

another great vid! O7

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

What up yo!

[@way2manyhobbies]

Looks like Spence didn't do a very good job of shoveling the snow off the docks... lol

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

😂 they have had their hands full during those two weeks we got all of that snow. Lost a few boats but I’m sure he told you. How’s the army working out for your other son?

[@way2manyhobbies]

Daniel is doing very well. He is stationed at Ft Bliss TX now. He was told he has to apply for OCS after 1 year, so he may be heading back to GA to Ft Moore (Benning). Thanks for asking!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

@@way2manyhobbies that’s awesome. I’m glad he is doing good.

[@martna1]

Hi Brian.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey Martna.

[@ksvet06-07]

How would the older camo netting say a square and triangle with the poles that have the spreaders on them work as predator protection? I was in Iraq 06-07 Baghdad most of the time.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That would work great. That netting is pretty robust. I just missed you in Iraq 😂

[@ksvet06-07]

@@AnAlaskaHomestead Those were some wild times for sure. Just like you did, I have looked at my stuff from that time and can't believe it's been so long.

[@kerryevans7413]

We know the chickens feel safer now

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yeah they do👍

[@davidstoddard9160]

How to believe you are in Alaska with no snow at this time of year, but I know of course you are.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

The coast keeps us warmer thank most of Alaska. 100 miles north of us it’s a completely different climate.

[@jennifercasias-goodman1831]

What are the upside down containers on top of the fence posts by the chickens? Is that so the net doesn't tear? Or it scares away predators?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It’s to keep the net from tearing.

[@dstevenpaisley]

Have ya ever seen the addapter for kicker tanks so ya can just run them out of 5 GAL CAN ?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I have.

[@cedricgates9976]

are you allowed to leave your truck there when your not there? thats an interesting set up for the gas how often do you use the honda that your main gen set? i always have a million questions for your vids sorry but this life interests the hell out of me

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Hey Cedric, yes you can park there year round. It’s free in the winter months but cost $5 a day from May through September. We used to get a break and it cost $500 for the summer but you know the government always want more money. In the winter months. We run the Honda a couple hours a day unless it’s really windy or we get a sunny day.

[@bwcok7947]

Was that a raven dive bombing you at the very end?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

It was😂 I’ve been feeding them nuts since we’ve had snow on the ground.

[@seanstevens4925]

LOOKS LIKE A GREAT WAY TO LIVE! WHAT TYPE OF WORK DO YOU DO ? IF YOU DONT MIND ME ASKING .

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I retired from the military and then worked at a gold mine for a few years. After I had all my bills paid off I decided to just enjoy the good life.

[@fayelightburn9255]

Love your videos! Curious to know how fast your boat goes in full throttle? It’s a beauty!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Ah, I don’t know 😂 at 4500 rpm I go 32 mph. I’ve been up to 36 mph but I’ve never went wide open. I always see my mpg go down and think that’s fast enough 😂

[@shawndonohoe2789]

Are there any edible shellfish around that you can harvest at low tide, Chickens would eat them and they need some shells for calcium.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

We do have shellfish

[@adellemoffatt6901]

Has the tide come up real close to the house ?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s about as high as the tide goes unless it’s really windy with a high swell, then it will come up a couple more feet.

[@d.pierce.6820]

my son was in Iraq in 2005-6. That was a bad time then.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Yes it was.

[@Johnrobertson40351]

Brian, a few years ago you did a demonstration of Adirondack chairs. We bought two and would like to buy 2 more. But I can’t find the link. Can you help me find it?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

I had to dig deep but here is the video with the link in the description. Thanks for thinking about us. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHyngGuCfM6Hbqc

[@memyself-lh4xl]

Why the eggs?

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Oh it’s winter and chickens don’t lay in the winter months. Or they lay very little unless you provide artificial light.

[@dougburnett2756]

Hello from Maryland and I am just 12 miles from a house that is white and an old man who is pretending to be POTUS as well. What size of zip ties could you use and how many plus color? I have a home depot about a mile from me and I do know it is very expensive to have items shipped to where you are for you to buy as you must help pay for the shipping cost as well.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thank you for the offer but I have zip ties here. I was trying to use the ones that came with the netting. Unfortunately every other one would break😂 Thanks again.

[@McMovesdotcom]

can you get non ethanol petrol up there? i dont like ethanol fuel it in a warm state, seems like a real bad idea in Alaska

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Thinking about switching to diesel. Those gens ain’t cheap though.